About the Company & Graduate Programme
Amazon is at the forefront of the global digital transformation, and our UK presence serves as a critical hub for innovation in cloud computing, e-commerce, and logistics. By joining our London-based engineering teams, you are not just starting a job; you are embedding yourself within a culture of 'Day 1'—where we continuously reinvent the customer experience through scalable, robust software solutions. This Graduate Cloud Infrastructure programme is pivotal to our mission of scaling the next generation of AWS services, providing you with an unparalleled opportunity to work on infrastructure that powers the world's most successful businesses.
Our commitment to early careers is built on the belief that graduates bring the fresh perspectives needed to solve the most complex technical challenges. Throughout your tenure, you will work alongside some of the world’s most talented engineers, gaining hands-on exposure to massive-scale distributed systems. We prioritize a culture of ownership, curiosity, and deep-dive problem solving, ensuring that every graduate is positioned to become a future leader within Amazon’s technical architecture and engineering leadership tracks.
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and monitor scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
- Participate in the end-to-end software development lifecycle, writing clean, maintainable code for automation and internal tool development.
- Engage in 'on-call' rotations under senior mentorship to gain deep insights into incident management and system reliability engineering (SRE).
- Apply data-driven insights to optimize cloud resource efficiency, reducing latency and costs for our UK and global clients.
- Assist in the migration and modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native architectures, leveraging containerization and serverless technologies.
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate technical limitations into actionable project roadmaps.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on system performance bottlenecks to implement long-term, proactive engineering solutions.
- Develop and document technical standards, ensuring security compliance and best practices are embedded in all project delivery phases.
Who We Are Looking For & Candidate Eligibility
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Predicted or achieved a 2:1 or above in your undergraduate degree or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or Go).
- An analytical, data-driven mindset with a passion for problem-solving in complex, distributed systems environments.
- Exceptional collaborative abilities, with experience working in team-based project settings during university or internships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Full right to work in the United Kingdom without restriction; this role offers sponsorship for eligible visa holders via the Graduate route or Skilled Worker scheme.
- A proactive attitude toward learning and a willingness to operate in a high-paced, rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Graduate Training, Rotations & Mentorship
Your 24-month journey is divided into four distinct 6-month rotational placements across our core UK engineering divisions, including AWS infrastructure, Alexa Cloud, and Retail Backend systems. This structure ensures you gain a holistic view of how Amazon functions, from underlying data centre logistics to user-facing service design. You will be supported by a dedicated 'Career Mentor' and a 'Peer Buddy' who provide guidance on navigating our unique Leadership Principles and technical deep-dives.
Beyond rotational learning, we invest heavily in your professional growth. Graduates are fully sponsored to achieve industry-recognized certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer Professional credentials. We also provide internal 'Amazon Technical Academy' masterclasses that cover everything from machine learning fundamentals to distributed database optimization, ensuring you remain at the cutting edge of cloud industry standards.
Salary, Bonus & Benefits Package
- Competitive base salary of £36,000–£38,000 per annum, reviewed annually.
- A generous sign-on bonus and eligibility for our annual performance-based stock incentive programme.
- Comprehensive private medical insurance, dental coverage, and a mental health wellbeing allowance.
- Employer pension contribution match of up to 7%, plus life assurance.
- 25 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays, with an additional 'Amazon Recharge' day.
- Hybrid working allowance to support your home office setup in London.
- Relocation assistance package for candidates moving to the London area.
- Generous employee discount on Amazon products and services.
Recruitment Stages & How to Apply
- Online Application: Submit your CV via our careers portal. We recommend highlighting your technical projects and coding internships.
- Gamified Assessments: Complete our online cognitive and situational judgement tests, which evaluate logical reasoning and cultural alignment with Amazon's Leadership Principles.
- On-Demand Video Interview: A pre-recorded session focusing on your motivations and basic technical competencies.
- Virtual Assessment Centre: A full-day immersive experience featuring a technical coding challenge, a system design case study, and a final behavioural interview with senior engineering leads. Applications are processed on a rolling basis; we strongly encourage early submission to avoid disappointment as roles are filled rapidly.